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Abstract The importance of the elbow joint need not be discussed, as it is known that the interference with flexion-extension, or pronationsupination movements which take place in this joint; may interfere with the ability to earn a livelihood, and also with performance of many acts necessary for satisfactory and gracious living (Dickson, 1949). The elbow joint tolerates trauma very badly, even a minor trauma causing minor injury can be responsible for some residual loss of range of movement of the joint (Mason, 1954). Fracture of the head of the radius is a serious injury, that might be overlooked clinically and radiologically as it might simulate a contusion around the e.Lbow, and sometimes the fracture or its exact type may not be well seen on the radiograms. Whilst the prognosis is good for recovery of a useful elbow, recovery of a normal elbow range is rare. So the aim of any orthopaedic procedure might be restoration of a functional stable range of motion as soon as possible. Getting the full range of motion is not essential in the flexionextension of the elbow, but this might be of importance in pronation and supination of the forearm. |